The Chaining of Melkor refers to his imprisonment for "three ages" after the [[War for Sake of the Elves]]. After their final victory in the [[Siege of Utumno]], [[Tulkas]] captured [[Morgoth|Melkor]] and bound him with the great chain [[Angainor]]. He was carried by to Valinor and sentenced to his long term of incarceration by the Elder King and chief of the [[Valar]], [[Manwë]].

The Chaining of Melkor refers to his imprisonment for "three ages" after the [[War for Sake of the Elves]]. After their final victory in the [[Siege of Utumno]], [[Tulkas]] captured [[Morgoth|Melkor]] and bound him with the great chain [[Angainor]]. He was carried by to Valinor and sentenced to his long term of incarceration by the Elder King and chief of the [[Valar]], [[Manwë]].

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During this period ({{YT|1100}} - {{YT|1400}}), which is divided in three ages of 100 [[Valian Years]] each, the [[Days of Bliss]] occurred.

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During this period ({{YT|1100}} - {{YT|1400}}), which is divided in three ages of 100 [[Valian Years]] each, the [[Years of the Trees|Days of Bliss]] occurred.

*During the first age, the Elves were able to undertake the [[Great Journey]] to [[Valinor]] unmolested and the cities of Eldamar were built.

*During the first age, the Elves were able to undertake the [[Great Journey]] to [[Valinor]] unmolested and the cities of Eldamar were built.

*During the second, many princes of the Elves were born in [[Eldamar]], and [[Fëanor]] created the [[Tengwar]].

*During the second, many princes of the Elves were born in [[Eldamar]], and [[Fëanor]] created the [[Tengwar]].